County program record

Crittenden County, Arkansas

3 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Arkansas gifted and talented program requirements

Arkansas requires each district to identify gifted and talented students and provide educational opportunities appropriate to their abilities under state program-approval standards.

What this means for families: Every district must maintain identification procedures and appropriate opportunities, but local program names, referral calendars, grouping, and service schedules differ.

Coverage
K–12 in every school district
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Marion School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
West Memphis School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Arkansas establishes approval standards for district gifted and talented programs so identified students receive appropriate educational opportunities.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Districts may operate programs independently or cooperatively. Approved programs must provide differentiated educational opportunities and maintain evidence of compliance; the local delivery model and schedule vary.

How students are identified: District programs must establish equitable identification criteria and written procedures consistent with Arkansas Gifted and Talented Program Approval Standards. Families should confirm local referral dates and evidence requirements.

Grades
K–12 program continuum
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Earle School District

Gifted and Advanced Learning

Earle School District publishes an official local page for its Gifted and Advanced Learning.

How services work: Earle Virtual High School Bulldog Library K-12 New Student Registration K-12 Student Registration CEP Public Release Covid Letter 2022 District Leadership Team (DLT) Meeting Notes ESD RfL/Mask Update ESD Facebook Page ESD Newsletter Employment Nurse and Medical Corner Events/Activities Calendar Virtual Food Service Meal Count Virtual Meal Form Home Access Center (HAC) ENGAGE AR ESD Wellness Student Handbook State Required Info .

How students are identified: Gifted and Talented Referrals Breakfast/Lunch Menus .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. Marion School DistrictNCES LEA 0509390
    304.73 sq miState framework reviewed
  2. 185.03 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. Earle School DistrictNCES LEA 0505550
    121.74 sq miLocal program reviewed
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